The leaves emerge in spring with blue-green centres surrounded by bright yellow margins. As the season progresses, the margins gradually soften and mature to a striking creamy-white, creating a beautiful contrast with the darker blue-green leaf centres. This changing coloration gives ‘First Frost’ a long season of foliage interest and makes it an excellent choice for adding brightness and structure to shaded parts of the garden. The plant forms a neat, substantial clump and is particularly effective when used as a specimen or planted alongside other shade-loving perennials.
Plant Details
Botanical Name: Hosta ‘First Frost’
Common Name: Plantain Lily
Plant Type: Hardy herbaceous perennial
Foliage Colour: Blue-green with bright yellow margins that mature to creamy white
Flower Colour: Pale lavender
Growth Habit: Upright, clump-forming
Flowering Period: Summer
Position: Partial shade to shade
Soil: Moist, fertile and well-drained
Hardiness: Hardy in the UK
Uses: Shaded borders, woodland gardens, cottage gardens, containers, patios and foliage planting
The leaves emerge in spring with blue-green centres surrounded by bright yellow margins. As the season progresses, the margins gradually soften and mature to a striking creamy-white, creating a beautiful contrast with the darker blue-green leaf centres. This changing coloration gives ‘First Frost’ a long season of foliage interest and makes it an excellent choice for adding brightness and structure to shaded parts of the garden. The plant forms a neat, substantial clump and is particularly effective when used as a specimen or planted alongside other shade-loving perennials.
Plant Details
Botanical Name: Hosta ‘First Frost’
Common Name: Plantain Lily
Plant Type: Hardy herbaceous perennial
Foliage Colour: Blue-green with bright yellow margins that mature to creamy white
Flower Colour: Pale lavender
Growth Habit: Upright, clump-forming
Flowering Period: Summer
Position: Partial shade to shade
Soil: Moist, fertile and well-drained
Hardiness: Hardy in the UK
Uses: Shaded borders, woodland gardens, cottage gardens, containers, patios and foliage planting
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